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The magical incantation to stop the house from running on its wild chicken legs is revealed in this song meant to remind all children everywhere, even in Russia, to behave nicely and respectfully no matter what happens.

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Izboushka, Izboushka! - Music & Lyrics : Alexander James Adams

In the forest dark and deep, there lies a house that does not sleep,
But runs about on chicken feet within its yard-
It is Baba Yaga's house, kept well by cat and dog and mouse,
Protected by three knights that roust the heavens hard-

SPINNING 'ROUND AND TURNING BOUND
WITH CHIMNEY FIRE BURNING DOWN-
SURROUNDED BY A GATE OF BONES
WITH LIGHTED SKULLS TO SEE!

IZBOUSHKA, IZBOUSHKA!
TURN THY BACK AGAINST THE FOREST AND THY FRONT TO ME!

Enter through the gate of bones, but listen to the creaks and moans,
And use some oil to grease those zones of rust and wear-
Feed to dog and cat and mouse before you call up to the house,
Show kindness to the ones who grouse that you find there-

(Chorus)

If you're good and brave and true,
Baba Yaga will not eat you-
If you act with kindness of heart,
Baba Yaga won't tear you apart!

Do your chores as you are told and Baba Yaga will not scold,
And let your troubles all unfold, but keep your smile-
When you work with love and light, you gain it back from those in sight,
Who also suffer from the plight of Yaga's trial-

(Chorus)

Dawn and Noon and Night ride on and soon a month or so is gone,
Your work is just a marathon, but yet you stand,
With the help of secret friends, your list of housework finally ends,
And Baba Yaga must attend your deal as planned-

(Chorus)

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from The Blue Rose Rare and Other Faerie Tales, released November 25, 2022
Music & Lyrics : Alexander James Adams

AJ Adams: Vocal, Guitar, Fiddle, Shaker Egg
Betsy Tinney: Cello
Fox Amoore: Piano, Keyboard Voices and Percussion

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Alexander James Adams Redmond, Washington

From the Land of Fae comes the Faerie Tale Minstrel with songs and stories of days gone by and futures yet to come. Guitar and fiddle support a voice that enchants the ear and comforts the heart. Jigs and reels, lust and lullabye, the magic and music are there for those that believe. ... more

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